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The Trump administration just put millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk by closing key Department of Education offices and firing half of its workforce.

Arresting demonstrators only serves to escalate an already emotionally charged environment, not defuse it.

Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.

Even though New Jersey has been a national leader in protecting and expanding civil rights and liberties, there have been censorship attempts across the state this year.

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. For college students, it can be especially difficult to know if you’re eligible, how to register, and where to cast your ballot. To vote your values this fall, here’s what you need to know.

Students care about their privacy but are facing invasive levels of AI-powered surveillance in schools, perpetuating existing discrimination. NJ students are calling on lawmakers to implement regulations on AI-powered surveillance and protect student’s right to privacy.

In recent years across the nation, we’ve seen a resurgence of systematic attempts to ban books from libraries, classrooms, and curriculums with the aim to undermine experiences across all races, genders, and sexualities.

As students return to school, security is on our minds — but safe schools depend on counselors, not cops. We need supportive environments, not police intimidation.

Young people with disabilities have a legal right to a free and appropriate public education, even when they are incarcerated. But for years, the educational needs of high school students in New Jersey’s state prisons were not being met. That’s changing now, and Brian Y. is a big reason why.